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What is Experience Scotland?
• Residential study abroad program established in
1986
• Living learning community in a unique
international setting
• Directed study of Scottish culture with access to
the resources of a major European city
• Life changing experience
The Experience Scotland program is
housed out of the 300+ year old
Dalkeith House or “Palace” as the
locals refer to it…
The House is in Dalkeith, Scotland
Dalkeith is just 6 miles from Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city!!
What makes this program unique?
Experience Scotland (WIS)
• Live in Dalkeith House
• Enrolled as a UW
student (credits transfer
back!)
• $7,495/semester
• Class schedule designed
to allow for maximum
travel opportunities
(Monday-Thursday)
Other Programs
• Arranged housing not
included
• Directly enroll in
overseas university
• $10,000$18,000/semester
• Class schedules run
Monday-Friday; can limit
travel
Opportunities for Cultural Immersion
• Programming (House trips to local/regional places of interest,
plays, etc.)
• Classes taught by American and Scottish faculty
• Host family program
• Internship program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Make your own opportunity…the possibilities are limitless
How to get started!
• Speak with your academic advisor
• Speak with the Office of International
Programs(deadlines, application materials)
• Submit your application
• Get a passport
• Prepare yourself for a transformative life
changing educational experience